Courage Speech
ELA
You will be awarding Amelia Peter Paul a medal at a press conference. You are to write
and deliver a speech on Amelia before giving the award.
Your speech should include and thoroughly explain the following:
 An introduction – who are you and where are we?
 What is courage?
 What did Amelia do? Use lots of details. Remember, the audience doesn’t know
what she did.
 Why is she deserving of the award?
 How is Amelia a role model for young people everywhere?
Your speech should be a minimum of 90 seconds and no longer than 3 or 4 minutes.
The rules of good oratory delivery will apply.
Please hand in a copy of your speech after you have delivered it to the class.
ELA - Courage Speech Oral Rubric
Student Name: _________________
Date: ______________
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Preparedness
CATEGORY 4
Student is
completely
prepared and has
obviously
rehearsed.
Student seems
pretty prepared but
might have needed a
couple more
rehearsals.
The student is
somewhat prepared,
but it is clear that
rehearsal was
lacking.
Student does not
seem at all
prepared to
present.
Time-Limit
Presentation is 90
seconds -2 minutes
long.
Presention is less
than 90 seconds
Presentation is less
than 1 minute
Presentation is less
than 45 seconds OR
more than 2.5
minutes.
Speaks
Clearly
Speaks clearly and
distinctly all (10095%) the time, and
mispronounces no
words.
Speaks clearly and
distinctly all (10095%) the time, but
mispronounces one
word.
Speaks clearly and
distinctly most ( 9485%) of the time.
Mispronounces no
more than one
word.
Often mumbles or
can not be
understood OR
mispronounces
more than one
word.
Volume
Volume is loud
enough to be heard
by all audience
members
throughout the
presentation.
Stands up straight,
looks relaxed and
confident.
Establishes eye
contact with
everyone in the
room during the
presentation.
Volume is loud
enough to be heard
by all audience
members at least
90% of the time.
Volume is loud
enough to be heard
by all audience
members at least
80% of the time.
Volume often too
soft to be heard by
all audience
members.
Stands up straight
and establishes eye
contact with
everyone in the
room during the
presentation.
Sometimes stands
up straight and
establishes eye
contact.
Slouches and/or
does not look at
people during the
presentation.
Enthusiasm
Facial expressions
and body language
generate a strong
interest and
enthusiasm about
the topic in others.
Facial expressions
and body language
sometimes generate
a strong interest and
enthusiasm about
the topic in others.
Facial expressions
and body language
are used to try to
generate
enthusiasm, but
seem somewhat
faked.
Very little use of
facial expressions
or body language.
Did not generate
much interest in
topic being
presented.
Use of Class
Time
Used time well
during each class
period. Focused on
getting the project
done. Never
distracted others.
Used time well
during each class
period. Usually
focused on getting
the project done and
never distracted
others.
Used some of the
time well during
each class period.
There was some
focus on getting the
project done but
occasionally
distracted others.
Did not use class
time to focus on
the project OR
often distracted
others.
Posture and
Eye Contact